CUBS COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION

Our mission at Collins, with the help of the community, is to foster a caring and enriching environment that enables all students to grow academically and socially, to reach their individual potential as they become lifelong learners.

SCHOOL HOURS: 8:25-3:15 DAILY

HALF-DAY HOURS: 8:25-11:29

BREAKFAST OPENS @ 8:05-8:25

email: mailto:officecollins@uticak12.org

website: https://collins.uticak12.org

Location: 12900 Grand Haven, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Phone: 586-797-4200

Attendance Line: 586-797-4299 (24 hours)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CollinsCubs

MAY DATES:

31: RSVP for SENIOR CLAP OUT due!

31: FIELD DAY RAIN OUT

JUNE DATES:

3: 6th Grade Picnic @11:00 and Kickball Game @ 1:45-2:45

4: 6th Grade DANCE (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) 5:30-7:30pm

5: STEVENSON COLLINS GRADUATES BREAKFAST 8 AM-3-6 Assembly and School Clap-out to follow.

6: 6th Grade Graduation Doors Open at 9:15, Ceremony starts @ 9:30

6: HALF DAY OF SCHOOL! Dismissal @ 11:29

7: Kindergarten Celebration Doors Open at 9:15, Celebration begins @ 9:30

7: Half-Day Last Day of School Dismissal @ 11:29

AUGUST RETURN DATES:

27: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL-HALF DAY

Greetings CUBS-

We had a lovely week full of field trips, 6th grade camp, and field day! Next week, we will have our 6th grade picnic, traditional kickball game, Yearbook signing, Senior Clap out, 6th grade dance (parent must be in attendance), and our Kindergarten celebration. We only have THREE full days left next week (Monday-Wednesday) and two half-days on June 6th and 7th. Reminder that dismissal is at 11:29AM.

STAFF VS. STUDENT KICKBALL GAME:

We are excited to host our staff/student kickball game outside from 2:15-3:00pm. We are looking for parents to help with supervision of students outside. If you are interested in supporting us, and have a background check on file, please let the office know. Thank you!

DRESS CODE FOR SCHOOL

We have had an up-tick in recent dress code incidents at school. Please be sure to review the Student Handbook excerpt below, particularly the tank tops and shorts: "Knee length shorts and skirts" and "shoes must be worn at all times." Please remind students that they should not be switching shoes with others as well.

UCS Handbook, p. 73-74

"School Appropriate Attire and Appearance Utica Community Schools takes pride in its students and encourages school appropriate attire and developing good hygiene and grooming habits. Student dress and appearance that is neat and clean contributes to a positive school environment. Student dress and appearance should not be disruptive to the educational process. Consider the following guidelines when selecting school clothing: • Indecent, tattered or unsafe dress or footwear, or attire that calls undue attention to the wearer or has lettering or symbols that are disrespectful or derogatory are not allowed. • Beach wear, low-cut tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, muscle shirts, see-through clothing, short skirts or shorts, pajamas, tight clothing without proper coverage and clothing exposing the shoulders or mid-section are not allowed. • Knee length shorts and skirts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn. • Outerwear, such as coats and hats, is not to be worn in school. • Clothing that promotes illegal substances or drugs, illegal activities, violence, tobacco or alcohol is prohibited. • Clothing or head coverings worn as group identifiers that promote a disruptive school climate are prohibited. • Clothing consistent with religious or cultural beliefs is acceptable. • Jewelry and accessories that may be deemed dangerous are prohibited," (p. 73-74).

ATTENTION SENIORS-SENIOR CELEBRATION on 6/5/24

We would like to celebrate our Collins Elementary graduating Seniors to a breakfast on Wednesday, June 5th at 8AM. Please see the flyer below and RSVP to katherine.oltersdorf@uticak12.org by May 31st!

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Warm regards,

Principal Ciacchella

Greetings 6th grade families-

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we felt it necessary to keep you up to date on several reminders with important dates and other necessary items to remember.

BEHAVIOR REMINDERS: Firstly, our students have several fun activities and special events coming up. As a reminder, our behaviors in school must continue to be school appropriate. We have seen an increase in some behaviors and not following the rules. As these are special events, please help remind your sixth grader to continue to maintain elementary appropriate behaviors, especially including: APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE at school/recess/lunch and on the bus, NO PHONES, Hands/Feet to ourselves, and respectful behaviors. Thank you for your help with this matter.

IMMUNIZATION UPDATE:

Please see the attached fliers regarding having all immunizations and/or waivers up to date BEFORE entering 7th grade.

IMPORTANT SIXTH GRADE DATES TO REMEMBER

MAY DATES

23: Collins BAND CONCERT

27: NO SCHOOL

29: 6th Grade Camp

30: Field Day

JUNE DATES:

3: PICNIC and Kickball Game

6: Graduation Day! Half-Day of School

7: LAST DAY Half-Day of School

We have several positions that will be open and available for Utica Community Schools for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have every considered getting involved in this amazing community, this is the time to do so! Please be sure to check out the website FREQUENTLY!!

https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

If you'd like to SUBSTITUTE TEACH in our building, please visit the website below!!

https://www.edustaff.org

Interested in registering for Kindergarten? If so, please visit uticak12.org/kindergarten for additional information.

• YOUNG FIVES: BIRTHDATES MUST FALL WITHIN SEPTEMBER 1st and DECEMBER 1st.

Bond Issue Updates / Bond Issue Updates (uticak12.org)

SUPER CUBS SHOW THEIR P.A.W.S!

P: Positive Choices

A: Act Responsibly

W: Will be Respectful

S: Shows Integrity

All Collins Cubs are expected to follow protocols and procedures while showing their PAWS! That includes inside the classrooms, during the hallways, on the playgrounds, and for arrivial/dismissal as well. Teachers will be on the lookout for ways to celebrate students showing their PAWS and have a chance to earn incentives.

Please review all Utica Community Schools behavior policies in the Parent Handbook attached to the link below. It is expected that all UCS policies and procedures will be adhered to at any/all school functions and on school properties. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Safety remains a priority for our school. Collins Elementary is once again providing training to our students on our safety protocols. The protocols identify actions that students may be asked to take in the event of a potential incident: hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate and shelter.

The training is provided through a short, animated video. In the video, the teacher – Mrs. Appleton – and her students walk through the different responses in a very relaxed and engaging way for younger children. The script was written by our staff.

The protocols will continue to be part of the training while practicing our regular school safety drills, such as fire drills, security drills, tornado drills, evacuation procedures, etc.)

The video is available for you to review at this link: UCS School Safety: Standard Response Protocol - Elementary - YouTube If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Mrs. Meghan Ciacchella, Ed.S.

Principal of Collins Elementary

Email: collinsquestions@uticak12.org
Website: https://www.uticak12.org/Collins
Location: 12900 Grand Haven Drive, Sterling Heights, MI, USA
Phone: (586)797-4200
Facebook: facebook.com/collins